Question

what is the main characteristic of divergent boundaries in plate tectonics?
plates slide past each other horizontally.
plates move apart from each other.
plates move toward each other.

Explanation:

Divergent boundaries in plate tectonics are defined by the movement of tectonic plates. The key is to recall the definition of divergent boundaries. When plates slide past each other horizontally, it's a transform boundary. When plates move toward each other, it's a convergent boundary. For divergent boundaries, the main characteristic is that plates move apart.

Answer:

Plates move apart from each other.